A promising Computer Engineering student from Himachal Pradesh, who had recently secured a significant project to develop a drone for the Indian Army, sustained injuries after an alleged fall from the third floor of his hostel building.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the incident occurred on Wednesday at Baroh, near Hamirpur, where the student, Sarvesh Kumar, a fifth-semester student at a government polytechnic college, was residing.
Sarvesh Kumar was initially transported to the Medical College in Hamirpur to receive immediate medical attention. Following the primary treatment, he was subsequently referred to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh for further specialized care. The referral occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
According to his family, Kumar has suffered fractures in both of his knees and multiple fractures on the right side of his face. Medical professionals attending to him have advised him to refrain from speaking for the time being, suggesting the severity of his injuries.
Chandrashekhar Sharma, the principal of the polytechnic college, stated that an internal investigation into the incident is currently in progress. He emphasized that it would be premature to arrive at any definitive conclusions regarding the circumstances surrounding the fall.
In a preliminary statement to the police, Sarvesh Kumar reportedly indicated that he was seated on the railing of the third floor and fell while attempting to reposition himself. He conveyed to the authorities that he was uncertain about the precise manner in which the fall transpired.
Balbir Thakur, the Superintendent of Police in Hamirpur, confirmed that the police have registered a case concerning the incident. An investigation has been initiated to thoroughly ascertain the sequence of events and the factors that led to the student’s fall. The police are working to gather all relevant information to understand the circumstances.
Sarvesh Kumar had recently garnered considerable attention for his innovative work in developing a drone for the Indian Army at a remarkably low cost of approximately Rs 87,000. This achievement reportedly paved the way for him to secure a subsequent project valued at over Rs 3.5 crore. His academic and technical pursuits were further recognized as he was slated to join the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Roorkee. His engagement with IIT-Roorkee was intended for the continued development of a sophisticated drone designed with the capability to evade radar detection, highlighting his significant contributions to indigenous defence technology development.
The Chenab Times News Desk